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G162 WLP

1989 Ford Orion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,752 mi
Last recorded98,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Orion56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 WLP
MakeFord
ModelOrion
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,752 miles

Advanced corrosion on: Both outer sills N/S front floor N/S rear wheel arch Both inner sills at rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,752 miles

Advanced corrosion on: Both outer sills N/S front floor N/S rear wheel arch Both inner sills at rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 98,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,993 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,332 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 78,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray area starting to rust

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray area starting to rust

Pass 29 Mar 2008 74,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 69,257 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Orion?

Based on 85,037 MOT tests across 23,306 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,517
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
23,306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,192
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,866
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,274
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,059
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,009
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G162 WLP is a 1989 Ford Orion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Ford Orion models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 56,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Orion fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G162 WLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Orion typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Orion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G162 WLP is a 1989 Ford Orion, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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